Phone Conversation Comprehension
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6. Andrew: Hi! This is Andrew. May I speak to Martha? Rachel: Hi! Hang on a moment, please. I will get her. She is in her room. (a few moments later) Rachel: Sorry. She is busy now. Can I take your message? Andrew: Yeah. Could you please tell her that we are going to meet at Oak Restaurant? Rachel: Can you repeat that, please? I'll take a memo. Andrew: Please, tell her to meet us at Oak Restaurant. Rachel: OK. I will tell her when she is available. Andrew: Thank you. Rachel: You're welcome. Bye. According to the phone conversation above, which of the following is correct? A) Andrew repeated his message because the line was bad. B) Rachel took a message from Andrew for Martha. C) Rachel is going to meet Martha at a restaurant. D) Martha wasn't at home when Andrew called.
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Analyzing the Conversation
First, let's read the dialogue. Andrew calls to speak with Martha. Rachel informs him that Martha is busy in her room and offers to take a message.
Key Points
- Martha is at home but busy.
- Rachel answers the phone.
- Rachel takes a message.
Andrew asks Rachel to tell Martha about their meeting at the Oak Restaurant. Rachel asks him to repeat the message so she can write it down properly.
Now let's look at the options. Option A says the line was bad, but the text just says Rachel wanted to take a memo, not that the connection was poor.
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